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Question: So, I don't seem to have any answers to my chronic sore throat that may last a life time :(
tried the gerd diet, sleeping upright, PPi's and gaviscon...
tried the allergy nasosteriods
tried vitamin C and oil of oregano for viral
had a tonsillectomy 6 months ago..
so now I'm asking what one would take for everyday pain from a mild sore throat that i can't get rid of for a full year!..everyday (antidepressants?)
tried the gerd diet, sleeping upright, PPi's and gaviscon...
tried the allergy nasosteriods
tried vitamin C and oil of oregano for viral
had a tonsillectomy 6 months ago..
so now I'm asking what one would take for everyday pain from a mild sore throat that i can't get rid of for a full year!..everyday (antidepressants?)
Brief Answer:
You are having chronic sore throat due to combination of conditions .
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having
chronic sore throat due to combination of conditions . Your chronic sore throat is because of nose allergy with post nasal drip + GERD + dryness of throat due to antidepressants .
Allergy can only be control with steroid nasal spray or anti allergy tablet but difficult to cure completely . You will need to continue anti allergy medication .
GERD need lifestyle modification . Avoid excess tea , coffee , spicy & fast food . Healthy food & good sleep . Need antacids & PPI till GERD under control .
For dryness of throat which promote infection , consult your psychiatrist for dose adjustment .
If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
Plenty of fluids ,
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
Saline nasal rinse or spray thrice daily ,
Steroid nasal spray for allergy ,
antacid , PPI & lifestyle modification for GERD .
Continue Vitamin C & consult your psychiatrist for dose adjustment .
Gargle with water 20 mins after nasal spray use to remove any spray coming to throat .
You will get relief .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
You are having chronic sore throat due to combination of conditions .
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query , reviewed your medications and understand your concern.
After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having
chronic sore throat due to combination of conditions . Your chronic sore throat is because of nose allergy with post nasal drip + GERD + dryness of throat due to antidepressants .
Allergy can only be control with steroid nasal spray or anti allergy tablet but difficult to cure completely . You will need to continue anti allergy medication .
GERD need lifestyle modification . Avoid excess tea , coffee , spicy & fast food . Healthy food & good sleep . Need antacids & PPI till GERD under control .
For dryness of throat which promote infection , consult your psychiatrist for dose adjustment .
If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
Plenty of fluids ,
Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily ,
Saline nasal rinse or spray thrice daily ,
Steroid nasal spray for allergy ,
antacid , PPI & lifestyle modification for GERD .
Continue Vitamin C & consult your psychiatrist for dose adjustment .
Gargle with water 20 mins after nasal spray use to remove any spray coming to throat .
You will get relief .
Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.
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